Stuttgart's annual Christmas parade set for Dec. 3

The parade will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, beginning at First Street and dispersing at 22nd Street.

Leigh Kreimeier, reporter@stuttgartdailyleader.com

The Stuttgart City Council approved the street closing for annual Stuttgart Christmas Parade during Tuesday night’s Stuttgart City Council meeting.

Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Stephen Bell, who asked for the closing, entered the room decked out in a Santa hat, handing out peppermint sticks.

This year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas.” This will be the parade’s 56th year to head down Main Street with special guest Santa Claus who will be collecting children’s wish lists.

The parade will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, beginning at First Street and dispersing at 22nd Street.

“All businesses, churches, clubs, organizations and schools are invited to participate. Commercial vehicles may enter the parade to advertise their business. Commercial entries must be decorated. The community looks forward to an exciting Christmas Parade each year; therefore, we encourage your participation,” Bell wrote in a press release.

The deadline to sign up is Nov. 30.

There will be six prizes awarded to float entries: Best Use of Theme, Best Use of Lighting, Best Use of Live Performers, Most Creative, Most Animated and Best Christmas Spirit.